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Chlorite group and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
-9999  

Fracture
Lamellar  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect 001  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Chlorite group and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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