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Bertrandite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Bertrandite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Bertrandite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.