Bronzite and Variscite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Variscite

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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

3.352.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Bronzite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Bronzite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.