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Hambergite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.70-2.75  

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
7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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