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Emerald and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Emerald and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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