Uvite and Bornite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
  
5.06-5.08
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
  
Poor on [111].
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3-3.25
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Cu5FeS4
  
Uvite and Bornite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Bornite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Uvite and Bornite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.