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Bertrandite and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.603.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-710
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
C

Bertrandite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Bertrandite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.