Bronzite and Hibonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35
  
3.84
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  
Bronzite and Hibonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bronzite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Bronzite and Hibonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.