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Bixbite and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.89-4.18  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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