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Herderite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Herderite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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