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Bixbite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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