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Opal and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Opal and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Opal and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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