Herderite and Selenite Physical Properties

Herderite

Selenite

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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

2.90-3.02Not Available

1 7.18

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

5-5.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Herderite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Herderite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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