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Bertrandite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bertrandite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.