Home
×

Bertrandite
Bertrandite

Barite
Barite



ADD
Compare
X
Bertrandite
X
Barite

Bertrandite and Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
BaSO4

Bertrandite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Bertrandite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.