Bronzite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

2.90-2.98

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.