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Bixbite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Bixbite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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