Bixbite and Viridine Physical Properties

Bixbite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6
• Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bixbite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.