Herderite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Herderite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Herderite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.