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Chrysotile and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
-9999  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Chrysotile and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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