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Bixbite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Bixbite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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