Bixbite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Bixbite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bixbite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Bixbite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.