Bixbite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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none
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.63-3.9
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
Bixbite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bixbite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Bixbite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.