Bronzite and Childrenite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.353.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bronzite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bronzite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.