Morion and Herderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-3.02
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Morion and Herderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Morion and Herderite 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 Morion and Herderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Morion and Herderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.