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Edenite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Edenite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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