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Bertrandite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
-  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Bertrandite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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