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Herderite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
2.67-2.73   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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