Bronzite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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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

3.35

4.95-5.0

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

4-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.