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Kyanite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Kyanite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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