Bronzite and Albite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.352.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bronzite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Bronzite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.