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Bixbite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.50-3.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bixbite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Aegirine 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 Bixbite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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