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Bixbite and Steatite Physical Properties


Steatite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.20-2.80   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Bixbite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.

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