Bertrandite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Bertrandite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.59-2.603.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Bertrandite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

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Bertrandite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.