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Bertrandite and Obsidian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.602.35-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bertrandite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.