Blue quartz and Herderite Physical Properties

Blue quartz

Herderite

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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

Not Available2.90-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Blue quartz and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 quartz and Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Blue quartz and Herderite Specific Gravity

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