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Bertrandite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Bertrandite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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