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Variscite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582.59-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

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