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Hibonite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.35   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hibonite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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