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Bertrandite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bertrandite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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