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Bertrandite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MnCO3

Bertrandite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Bertrandite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.