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Sardonyx and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
5.06-5.08   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on [111].   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.25   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu5FeS4   

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Sardonyx and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Bornite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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