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Feldspar and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
two or three   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Feldspar and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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