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Langbeinite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Langbeinite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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

Langbeinite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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