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Anorthite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77  
3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Anorthite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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