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Emerald and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Emerald and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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