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Bronzite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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