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Lazulite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Lazulite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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