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Bertrandite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.603.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bertrandite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Star 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bertrandite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.