Bronzite and Rubellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35
  
3.01-3.06
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
  
Bronzite and Rubellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bronzite and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Bronzite and Rubellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.