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.
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Item Number |
Description |
Weight
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Price |
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Bronzite#1 |
Kite shape measures approximately 7" x 3-1/2" x 2" to 3/4" thick. |
3.65 pounds |
$12.78 |
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Bronzite#2 |
Triangle shape piece measures approximately 7-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 2-1/4" thick.
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13.2 pounds
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$46.20
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Bronzite#3 |
Wedge piece measures approximately 8-1/4" x 6-1/4" to 3" x 1-1/2" thick.
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2.75
pounds
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$9.62
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Bronzite#4 |
Kite shape measures approximately 10" x 7" x 2-1/4" thick . |
8.85 pounds
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$30.80
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Bronzite#5 |
Square shape measures approximately 6" x 6" x 1-3/4" thick.
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5.55 pounds
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$19.42
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Bronzite#6 |
2 Piece parcel consists of a triangular piece measuring approximately 5-1/2" 4-1/2" x 1" thick and a blocky piece measuring 3-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 1-3/4". SOLD |
2.95 pounds
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$10.32
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Bronzite#7 |
2 Piece parcel consists of a triangle shape piece measuring approximately 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 1" to 1-1/2" thick and a blocky piece measuring 3" x 2"x 2". |
3.30 pounds
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$11.55
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Bronzite#8 |
2 Piece parcel consists of long piece measuring 8-1/4" x 2" x 1" thick and a blocky piece measuring approximately 5" x 3-1/2" x2" thick. |
3.35 pounds
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$11.72
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Bronzite#9 |
Square shape piece measures approximately 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 2" " thick. |
4.05 pounds
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$14.17
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Bronzite#10 |
Triangular shape measures approximately 7-1/2" x 3-3/4" at the base x 2" thick. |
4.65 pounds
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$16.27
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