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Nuummite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nuummite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Herderite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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