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Bixbite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bixbite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bixbite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.