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Bixbite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.54-1.55  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Poor  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  

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Bixbite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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