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Moissanite and Bornite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.245.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.53-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu5FeS4

Moissanite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite and Bornite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Moissanite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Moissanite and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.