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Anthophyllite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Anthophyllite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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