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Elbaite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Elbaite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite 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 Elbaite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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