mineral
Bronzite
Enstatite with iron (Mg,Fe2)SiO3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, submetallic to pearly luster, and characteristic bronze-like schiller effect.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, submetallic to pearly luster, and characteristic bronze-like schiller effect.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous and metamorphic rocks, typically through the alteration of pyroxenes in mafic and ultramafic environments.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, carved decorative items, and as a polished bead bracelet material.
Geological facts
The metallic sheen, known as schiller, is caused by microscopic inclusions of iron-rich lamellae.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive brown-bronze coloration and submetallic luster, commonly sourced from South Africa, Austria, and Brazil.
