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Bronzite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
6.46-6.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good [110] and [021]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bronzite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.

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