Rossmanite and Bixbite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
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7.5
  
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Rossmanite and Bixbite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Bixbite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Rossmanite and Bixbite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.