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Demantoid 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Demantoid and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Demantoid and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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