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Herderite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Herderite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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