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Bronzite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Bronzite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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