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Vesuvianite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Vesuvianite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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