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Bixbite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.30-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bixbite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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