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Bronzite and Powellite Physical Properties

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
3.35
4.23
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bronzite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bronzite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.