Bronzite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Bronzite

Chrysocolla

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

2.00-2.45

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

2-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Bronzite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Bronzite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.