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Herderite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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.

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