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Herderite and Anatase 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
2.90-3.02
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Herderite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Herderite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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