Sunstone and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.655.06-5.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

001

Poor on [111].

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.25

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Cu5FeS4

Sunstone and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Bornite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Sunstone and Bornite Specific Gravity

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