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Girasol and Herderite Physical Properties

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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
1.98-2.502.90-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Girasol and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Girasol and Herderite Specific Gravity

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