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Chalcedony and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chalcedony and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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