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Bixbite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Bixbite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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