Home
Gemstones


Herderite and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties


Petoskey Stone and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
Not Available   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Herderite and Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.

Compare Colorless Gems

Herderite and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity

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

Colorless Gems

Colorless Gems


Compare Colorless Gems