Hambergite and Baryte Physical Properties

Hambergite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.374.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Hambergite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hambergite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.