Collection: Bronzitis

Bronzite is a mineral variety from the pyroxene group, more precisely from the enstatite family . It is a magnesium and iron silicate (Mg,Fe)SiO₃.

🪨 General characteristics

• Color : bronze-brown, sometimes greenish or golden.

• Shine : Silky to metallic (especially after polishing).

• Hardness : 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale.

• Crystal system : orthorhombic.

• Transparency : translucent to opaque.

• Streaks : white to grayish.

📍 Origin and training

Bronzite is formed mainly in:

• igneous rocks such as peridotites, gabbros and norites,

• high-temperature metamorphic rocks ,

• some meteorites (it is sometimes detected in chondrites).

🧪 Chemical composition

Chemical formula:
(Mg,Fe)SiO₃
It is a variety of enstatite enriched with iron. The more iron there is, the more pronounced the bronze tint.

💎 Use

• Ornament and jewelry : Polished, bronzite is used as a fine stone to make pendants, bracelets, and decorative objects. It is appreciated for its shimmering appearance, reminiscent of silk or metal.

• Lithotherapy : Bronzite is said to promote inner peace, confidence and aid decision-making.

🌍 Notable deposits

• Brazil

• Austria

• South Africa

• India

• UNITED STATES