Bismuth ortho Silicate
Bi12SiO20
Chemical name
Bismuth ortho Silicate |
Mineral name
BSO |
Chemical formula
Bi12SiO20 |
Melting point [°C]
930 |
Crystal system
cubic |
Unit cell
a [Å]:10,28699 b [Å]:10,28699 c [Å]:10,28699 |
Molecular weight [g/mol]
1112.17 |
Mohs hardness
4.5 |
Density [g/cm3]
9.2 |
Transparency
transparency range 450 - 7500 nm |
Refractive Index
n=2.54 (at 633 nm) |