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Bertrandite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Bertrandite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Bertrandite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.