Bort and Hambergite Physical Properties

Bort

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Bort and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bort and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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