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Bixbite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Bixbite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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