Hambergite and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
Hambergite and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Hambergite and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.