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Bronzite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.57-2.66  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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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.

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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.

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