Bronzite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

2.48

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Bronzite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Bronzite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.