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Tanzanite and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.355.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Cu5FeS4

Tanzanite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Tanzanite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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