Herderite and Willemite Physical Properties

Herderite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Herderite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.