Natrolite and Herderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26
2.90-3.02
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
Indistinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Natrolite and Herderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Herderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Natrolite and Herderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Natrolite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Natrolite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Natrolite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.