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Jasper 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
2.58-2.912.59-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jasper and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jasper and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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