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Bronzite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Kornerupine and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
3.25-3.45  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Bronzite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.

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