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Pearl and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6-7   

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

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Pearl and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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