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Smaragdite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Smaragdite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Bixbite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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