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Bertrandite and Variscite 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
2.59-2.60
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Bertrandite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Bertrandite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.