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Scolecite and Bornite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.235.06-5.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Poor on [111].

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu5FeS4

Scolecite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Scolecite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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