Bronzite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Cuprite

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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

5.85-6.15

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.