Bixbite and Tavorite Physical Properties

Bixbite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6
• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bixbite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.