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Pollucite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Pollucite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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