Bertrandite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Good on {100}
Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Bertrandite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bertrandite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Bertrandite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.