Bronzite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

6.86-7.03

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

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{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.