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Herderite and Fibrolite 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
2.90-3.023.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Herderite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Herderite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.