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Bronzite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bronzite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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