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Bronzite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Bronzite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.

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