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Herderite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Herderite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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