Bertrandite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Bertrandite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.59-2.602.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bertrandite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bertrandite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.