Bronzite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

3.95-4.10

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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

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Bronzite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.