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Bertrandite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bertrandite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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