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Beryllonite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Beryllonite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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