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Hardystonite and Bronzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.4433.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hardystonite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hardystonite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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