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Bixbite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.26-3.36   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Bixbite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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