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Bronzite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite 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   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bronzite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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