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Idocrase and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Idocrase and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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