Blue Beryl Maxixe and Herderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
2.90-3.02
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Blue Beryl Maxixe and Herderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe and Herderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Blue Beryl Maxixe and Herderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue Beryl Maxixe and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue Beryl Maxixe and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.