Bixbite and Herderite Physical Properties

Bixbite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bixbite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bixbite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.