Phenakite and Bixbite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Phenakite and Bixbite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Bixbite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Phenakite and Bixbite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.