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Dumortierite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41  
-9999  

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Dumortierite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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