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Bertrandite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bertrandite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.