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Bertrandite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Bertrandite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Bertrandite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.