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Herderite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KAlSi3O8   

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Herderite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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