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Herderite and Coral Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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

Herderite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.