Microcline and Bronzite Physical Properties

Microcline and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Bronzite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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