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Verdelite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Verdelite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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