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Magnetite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
7.5  

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

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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.

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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 .

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