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Bertrandite

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Bertrandite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.59-2.601.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

6-72-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Bertrandite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Bertrandite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.