Celestine and Hambergite Physical Properties

Celestine

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.002.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur 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 {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Celestine and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Celestine and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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