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Bixbite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Thaumasite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.91  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bixbite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.

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