Chrysoberyl and Hambergite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Hambergite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.33-2.37

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

8.57.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Chrysoberyl and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysoberyl and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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