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Bronzite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
3.1-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Granular  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bronzite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.

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