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Dallasite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
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Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Dallasite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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