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Titanite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Titanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

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

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Titanite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Titanite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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

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