Bixbyite
Bixbyiet, Bixbyit, Bixbyita, Manganbixbyit, Manganbixbyita, Manganbixbyite, Sitaparit, Sitaparita, Sitaparite, Биксбиит

Commonly known      rarer (so called collectors stones)      very rare (rarities)      relatively rare organic material


Formula: (Mn3+,Fe3+)2O3
Mineral class: oxides
Crystal system: isometric
Mohs scale: 6 - 6.5
Density /g/cm3: 4.9 - 5
Colors: black
Fluorescence: -
Pleochroism: -
Largest Bixbyite: 6 cm?
Deposits: worldwide

Bixbyite Mineral

Origin: Thomas Range / Juab County / Utah / USA

Photo by kind permission of © www.irocks.com, Dr. Robert Lavinsky.
Bixbyite Mineral

Bixbyite

Origin: Utah / USA

Weight: 0.18 ct

Photo by kind permission of © www.irocks.com, Dr. Robert Lavinsky.


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