Bixbite and Beudantite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.48
  
Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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distinct; good on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
3.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
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PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  
Bixbite and Beudantite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bixbite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Bixbite and Beudantite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.