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Musgravite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Musgravite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Musgravite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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