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Bronzite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.352.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg(SO4)Cl

Bronzite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Bronzite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.