Bronzite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Bronzite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bronzite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Bronzite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.