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Bixbite and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.20-3.32   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bixbite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.

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