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Scorzalite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31   
2.90-3.02   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Scorzalite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Herderite chemical formula.

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Scorzalite and Herderite Specific Gravity

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

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