Bronzite and Montebrasite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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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

3.352.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bronzite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Bronzite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.