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Beudantite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Beudantite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Beudantite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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