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Bertrandite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2 O 3   

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Bertrandite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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