Amber and Hambergite Physical Properties

Amber

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.05-1.10

2.33-2.37

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

[C,H,O]

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Hambergite 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 Amber and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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