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Sapphire and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03  
3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sapphire and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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