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Lawsonite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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