Herderite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Herderite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Herderite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.