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Bronzite and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.20-2.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bronzite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.

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