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Bertrandite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Tough
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
2.78-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bertrandite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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