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Schorlomite and Bornite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.935.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu5FeS4

Schorlomite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Schorlomite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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