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Herderite and Sphene Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.90-3.02-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}
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Mohs Hardness

5-5.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5

Herderite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sphene- CaTiSiO5

Herderite and Sphene Specific Gravity

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