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Ametrine and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ametrine and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Herderite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ametrine and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ametrine and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ametrine is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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