Schorlomite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Bertrandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.59-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Schorlomite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Schorlomite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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