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Bixbite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bixbite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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