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Seraphinite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
-  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Seraphinite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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