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Bronzite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.352.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bronzite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bronzite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.