Bertrandite and Indicolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Bertrandite and Indicolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bertrandite and Indicolite 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 Indicolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bertrandite and Indicolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Indicolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Indicolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is Not Available whereas that of Indicolite is Not Available.