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Bixbite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bixbite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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