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Bixbite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Bixbite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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