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Herderite

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Herderite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in cold

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.024-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Splintery

Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Herderite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Herderite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.