Bronzite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Rhodochrosite

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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

3.0-3.3

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Bronzite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Bronzite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.