Bronzite and Witherite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Witherite

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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

3.354.27-4.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bronzite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bronzite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.