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Bixbite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.

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