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Bixbite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Bixbite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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