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Bronzite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.356.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bronzite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bronzite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.