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Bixbite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.04-3.17  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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