Herderite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Herderite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Herderite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.