Bronzite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Riebeckite

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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

3.28-3.44

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

5.0-6.0

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Bronzite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Bronzite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.