Herderite and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
3.23-3.26
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Herderite and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Herderite and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.