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Bixbite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.11-2.20  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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