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Bronzite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bronzite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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