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Turquoise and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
5.06-5.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.25
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Cu5FeS4

Turquoise and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Turquoise and Bornite Specific Gravity

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