Hambergite and Albite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.60-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hambergite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite and Albite 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 Hambergite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hambergite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.