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Alabaster and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Alabaster and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Bixbite 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 Alabaster and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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