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Bixbite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Arfvedsonite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.3-3.5   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Perfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Bixbite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.

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