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Emerald and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.59-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Emerald and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Emerald and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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