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Bixbite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Bixbite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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