Paraiba and Herderite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Herderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.132.90-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Paraiba and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Herderite chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Herderite Specific Gravity

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