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Fibrolite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Fibrolite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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