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Bertrandite and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Bertrandite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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