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Bronzite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.72   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bronzite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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