Bronzite and Austinite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.354.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Bronzite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Bronzite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.