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Herderite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Herderite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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