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Gaspeite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gaspeite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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