Bronzite and Iolite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

2.6-2.7

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Bronzite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Bronzite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.