Bixbite and Emerald Physical Properties

Bixbite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Bixbite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Bixbite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.