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Bronzite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Bronzite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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