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Herderite and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
C

Herderite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Herderite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.