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Chrysotile and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
3.35  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chrysotile and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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