Eosphorite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Eosphorite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Eosphorite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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