Amber and Hambergite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.33-2.37
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
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5
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.