Herderite and Bort Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
  
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
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Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Herderite and Bort Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Herderite and Bort Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.