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Holmquistite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
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Fracture
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Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Holmquistite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Holmquistite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.

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