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Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Bornite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.435.06-5.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Poor on [111].

Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Cu5FeS4

Vesuvianite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Vesuvianite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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