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Bixbite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
SiO2  

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Bixbite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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