Bronzite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Bronzite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

3.15-3.21

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Bronzite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Bronzite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.