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Herderite
Herderite

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Herderite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.021.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Herderite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Herderite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.