Bertrandite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Bertrandite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bertrandite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Bertrandite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.