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Peridot and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
5.06-5.08   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor   
Poor on [111].   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.25   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Cu5FeS4   

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Peridot and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Bornite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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