Gahnite and Bronzite Physical Properties

Gahnite

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

4.00-4.623.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Gahnite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Bronzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Gahnite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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