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Bixbite and Hercynite Physical Properties


Hercynite 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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4.39   

Fracture
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ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven   

Cleavage
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{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Bixbite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.

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