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Bertrandite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
C20H36  

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Bertrandite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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