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Bertrandite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

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

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Bertrandite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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