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Chiastolite and Bixbite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.15-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Cleavage

Indistinct
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Chiastolite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Bixbite 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 Chiastolite and Bixbite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Chiastolite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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