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Williamsite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Williamsite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Herderite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Herderite Specific Gravity

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

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