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Garnet and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Garnet and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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