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Chrysoprase and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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