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Magnetite and Bixbite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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Specific Gravity

5.2-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

None
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.57.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Magnetite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Bixbite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Magnetite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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