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Bertrandite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Bertrandite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Austinite 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 Bertrandite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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