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Hambergite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KAlSi3O8  

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Hambergite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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