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Bronzite (Hypersthene) Rough
Bronzite is the iron rich form of hypersthene with a Moh's hardness of 5 to 6. It contains chatoyant bronze-colored spangles and metallic areas that make it a very interesting and unique stone. Some people call bronzite a poor man's pietersite, but it is a fine material in its own right.

Because of the varying hardness of the crystaline formations and metallic areas, bronzite can be a challenge to cut. It must be sanded with fine grits to avoid tearout and care must be taken to avoid undercutting. The careful cutter will be rewarded with unusual and beautiful cabochons. Bronzite polishes with tin oxide or diamond. Mohs hardness 5 to 6.


Bronzite Rough - $3.50/pound
Locality: Brazil
Only $2.25/lb. for Bulk Orders over 100 pounds.

Sample of Bronzite Rough, Cabochon and Slab.
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Bronzite#1
Measures approximately 7" x 4-1/2" to 2-3/4" x 2-1/2" to an edge. SOLD
5.65 pounds
$19.78
Bronzite#2
Measures approximately 10" x 7-1/2 to 3-1/2" x 2 to 1-1/4" thick.
12.49 pounds
$43.72
Bronzite#3
Triangle measures approximately 4" x 2-3/4" x 2-1/2" to 1" thick.
3.40 pounds
$11.90
Bronzite#4
2 pieces measure approximately 6" x 3-1/2" to points x 1-1/4" & 4" x 4" x 1-3/8" thick.
4.37 pounds
$15.30
Bronzite#5
Measures approximately 8" x 5" x 1-3/4" thick.
8.35 pounds
$29.23
Bronzite#6
Measures approximately 2-3/4" x 3-1/4" to 2" x 2-3/8" thick.
2.80 pounds
$9.80
Bronzite#7
Measures approximately 3-1/2" x 8" x 1" to 6" thick, wedge shape.
12.89 pounds
$45.12
Bronzite#8
2 piece parcel, all flat blocky.
3.75 pounds
$13.13
Bronzite#9
Measures approximately 9" x 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" thick at a plateau.
9.65 pounds
$33.78
Bronzite#10
2 piece parcel, all flat blocky.
3.55 pounds
$12.43

We also have SLABS of this material.

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