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Riebeckite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0   
6-7   

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

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Riebeckite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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