Herderite and Calcite Physical Properties

Herderite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.022.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Herderite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.