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Prismatine and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.34
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Prismatine and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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

Prismatine and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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