Schorl and Bronzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22
3.35
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
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Mohs Hardness
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5.5
Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Schorl and Bronzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Bronzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Schorl and Bronzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorl and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorl and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorl is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.