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Bronzite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Bronzite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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