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Bertrandite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Bertrandite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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