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Austinite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Austinite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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