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Schorlomite and Herderite Physical Properties

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
3.77-3.932.90-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Herderite Specific Gravity

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