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Herderite and Inderite 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
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Herderite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Herderite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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