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Hambergite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hambergite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hambergite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.