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Erythrite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
-9999  

Fracture
Sectile  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Erythrite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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