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Langbeinite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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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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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