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Bronzite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bronzite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.

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