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Zinnwaldite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
5.5  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Bronzite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

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

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