Bertrandite and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
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Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Bertrandite and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bertrandite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Bertrandite and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.