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Calcite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Calcite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Bixbite 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 Calcite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Calcite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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