Bixbite and Smaragdite Physical Properties

Bixbite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6
• Chemical formula of Smaragdite- NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4

Bixbite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.