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Tinzenite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Tinzenite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Herderite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Herderite Specific Gravity

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

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