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Beryllonite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Beryllonite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Bertrandite 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 Beryllonite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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