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Bixbite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.19-3.23  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{110} good  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bixbite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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