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Bixbite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bixbite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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