Bixbite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

Bixbite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6
• Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bixbite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.