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Edenite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Edenite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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