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Bixbite and Leucite Physical Properties


Leucite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.45-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Poor on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.

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