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Bertrandite and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.604.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bertrandite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bertrandite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.