Bixbite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Clintonite

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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 Available3.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Bixbite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Bixbite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.