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Aragonite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Aragonite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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