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Feldspar and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
two or three   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Feldspar and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Herderite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Herderite Specific Gravity

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

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