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Herderite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Herderite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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