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Ceylonite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ceylonite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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