Bronzite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

Bronzite

Oligoclase

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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

3.352.62-2.67

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bronzite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Bronzite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.