Bronzite and Topaz 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

3.353.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Bronzite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Bronzite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.