Bronzite and Afghanite Physical Properties

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

3.35

2.55-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bronzite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Afghanite 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 Bronzite and Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bronzite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.