Amber and Herderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.90-3.02
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Indistinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Amber and Herderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Herderite 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 Amber and Herderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Amber and Herderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.
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