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Herderite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Herderite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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