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Bixbite and Binghamite Physical Properties


Binghamite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bixbite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.

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