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Herderite
Herderite

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Herderite and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.024.5-4.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}
None, parting may develop along {111}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe++Cr2O4

Herderite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Herderite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.