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Microcline and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Microcline and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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