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Bixbite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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