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Herderite and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.022.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Herderite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Albite 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 Herderite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Herderite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.