Parisite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

Parisite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Parisite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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