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Herderite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Herderite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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