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Phosphosiderite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phosphosiderite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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