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Spodumene and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Spodumene and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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