Bixbite and Powellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.23
  
Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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{111} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Bixbite and Powellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bixbite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bixbite and Powellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.