Bixbite and Petalite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bixbite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bixbite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.