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Bertrandite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
2.79  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bertrandite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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