Bronzite and Andalusite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Andalusite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.353.05-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Gems for Leo » More

Bronzite Vs Tigers Eye

Bronzite Vs Ruby

Bronzite Vs Peridot

» More

More Compare Gems for Leo

Bronzite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.