Bronzite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Hanksite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.352.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Bronzite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Compare Gems for Leo » More

Bronzite Vs Tigers Eye

Bronzite Vs Ruby

Bronzite Vs Peridot

» More

More Compare Gems for Leo

Bronzite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.