Bronzite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Bronzite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bronzite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.