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Herderite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Padparadscha and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Herderite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

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Herderite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.

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