Bronzite and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.35
  
4.27-4.35
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{010} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
3-3.5
  
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
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.