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Bixbite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5.5-6.5  

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

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Bixbite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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Bixbite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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