Bixbite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Bixbite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.