Bronzite and Steatite Physical Properties

Bronzite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bronzite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.