Garnet and Bronzite Physical Properties

Garnet

Bronzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

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1.3 Solubility

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1.4 Durability

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1.5 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.35

1 7.18

1.9 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.10 Cleavage

Indistinct

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1.11 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.5

2 10

1.12 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Bronzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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