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Herderite and Bronzite Physical Properties

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
2.90-3.02
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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