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Bertrandite and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.603.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZrSiO4

Bertrandite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Bertrandite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bertrandite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bertrandite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bertrandite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.