Bronzite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Hambergite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.352.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bronzite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bronzite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.