Garnet and Bertrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.59-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-7
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet and Bertrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Bertrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Garnet and Bertrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.