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Tremolite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Tremolite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite 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 Tremolite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Tremolite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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