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Bertrandite and Citrine 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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Bertrandite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Bertrandite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.