Thulite and Bertrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
  
2.59-2.60
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Thulite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Bertrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Thulite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.