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Moonstone and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
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Moonstone and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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