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Bronzite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Bronzite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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