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Bertrandite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Sardonyx and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bertrandite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.

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