Home
×

Verdite
Verdite

Bornite
Bornite



ADD
Compare
X
Verdite
X
Bornite

Verdite and Bornite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
5.06-5.08
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3-3.25
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Cu5FeS4

Verdite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Verdite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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