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Bixbite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.95-3.07   

Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bixbite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.

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