Bronzite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Cordierite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

2.57-2.66

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Bronzite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Bronzite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.