Bronzite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Bronzite

Orthoclase

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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

3.352.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.