Bronzite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Bronzite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.