Bertrandite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Bertrandite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bertrandite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bertrandite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.