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Carnelian and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
3.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Carnelian and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Bronzite 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 Carnelian and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.

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