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Bertrandite and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60   
2.58-2.91   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Bertrandite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

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