Bertrandite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3-3.5
  
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.