Bronzite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

4.00-4.65

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.