Bronzite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

2.95-3.07

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bronzite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bronzite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.