Calcite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Calcite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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

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Calcite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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