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Bixbite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.35  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bixbite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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