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Bixbite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite 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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3.28-3.335   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
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CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bixbite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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