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Bronzite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.353.53-3.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Splintery

Cleavage

None
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Mohs Hardness

5.54-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al2SiO5

Bronzite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5

Bronzite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.