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Bronzite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bronzite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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