Tahitian pearl and Bertrandite Physical Properties

Tahitian pearl

Bertrandite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.59-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Tahitian pearl and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tahitian 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 Tahitian pearl and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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

Compare Blue Gemstones

Tahitian pearl Vs Cavansite

Tahitian pearl Vs Glaucophane

Tahitian pearl Vs Cordierite

Tahitian pearl and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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