Bronzite and Celestine Physical Properties

Bronzite

Celestine

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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

3.353.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.