Agate and Bronzite Physical Properties

Agate

Bronzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.35

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Bronzite 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 Agate and Bronzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Agate and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.