Elaeolite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.672.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Elaeolite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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

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Elaeolite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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