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Gahnite 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
4.00-4.62
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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