Bronzite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.352.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.