Sylvite and Bornite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Bornite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9935.06-5.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Poor on [111].

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.25

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu5FeS4

Sylvite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Bornite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Sylvite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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