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Herderite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO4

Herderite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Herderite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.