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Sapphirine and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Sapphirine and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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