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Bronzite and Almandine Physical Properties

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
3.353.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bronzite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bronzite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.