Bixbite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Bixbite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Aragonite 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 Bixbite and Aragonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6
• Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bixbite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.