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Bronzite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bronzite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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