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Herderite and Pleonaste 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
3.80
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Herderite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Herderite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.