Herderite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0 – 5.5
Specific Gravity 2.9 – 3.02
Refractive Index 1.587 – 1.642
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Indistinct
Fracture Sub-Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.028

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Herderite
Mohs hardness of Herderite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Herderite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Herderite

磷铍石是一种含铍的磷氟酸盐矿物,通常呈无色、浅黄色或浅绿色,透明度高,具有玻璃光泽。宝石级磷铍石晶体清澈通透,切磨后光泽迷人,但因产量极为稀少,在宝石市场上几乎属于极品珍藏。主要产地包括巴西(帕拉伊巴州产出的高品质标本)、缅甸和美国缅因州,是追求稀缺性的宝石收藏家的梦寐以求之物。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herderite?
磷铍石是一种含铍的磷氟酸盐矿物,通常呈无色、浅黄色或浅绿色,透明度高,具有玻璃光泽。宝石级磷铍石晶体清澈通透,切磨后光泽迷人,但因产量极为稀少,在宝石市场上几乎属于极品珍藏。主要产地包括巴西(帕拉伊巴州产出的高品质标本)、缅甸和美国缅因州,是追求稀缺性的宝石收藏家的梦寐以求之物。
What is the hardness of Herderite?
Herderite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Herderite?
Herderite is primarily Various.
How much does Herderite cost?
Herderite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Herderite?
Herderite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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