Bixbite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Beryllonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.79-2.87

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bixbite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bixbite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.