Bronzite and Zoisite Physical Properties

Bronzite

Zoisite

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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

3.35

3.20-3.50

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Bronzite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Bronzite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bronzite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bronzite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bronzite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.