Bixbite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.97-3.14
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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.