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Bixbite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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