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Herderite and Anglesite Physical Properties

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
2.90-3.02
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Herderite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

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

Herderite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.