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Herderite and Feldspar Physical Properties

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
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Herderite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.