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Vanadinite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Vanadinite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Herderite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Herderite Specific Gravity

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

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