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Bertrandite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite 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   
3.43-3.44   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   
None Observed   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bertrandite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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