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Bixbite and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Oligoclase and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.62-2.67  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bixbite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.

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