Bronzite and Malachite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Malachite

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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

3.25-4.10

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Bronzite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Bronzite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.