Herderite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Herderite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Herderite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.