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Gahnite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Gahnite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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