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Herderite and Hyalite Physical Properties

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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
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1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Herderite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Herderite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.