Hambergite and Augelite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Augelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.372.70-2.75

1 7.18

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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

Mohs Hardness

7.54.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hambergite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.