Bertrandite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Bertrandite

Riebeckite

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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

2.59-2.603.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Bertrandite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Bertrandite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.