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Hackmanite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Hackmanite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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