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Herderite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Herderite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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