Friedelite and Bronzite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Bronzite

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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

3.06-3.193.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Bronzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Friedelite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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