Calcite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.33-2.37
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
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
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.
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.