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Herderite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
3.84   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Herderite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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