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Bertrandite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60   
2.30-2.40   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Bertrandite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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