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Herderite and Goshenite 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
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Herderite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Herderite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.