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Bertrandite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Bertrandite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Bertrandite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.