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Hambergite
Hambergite

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Hambergite and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.374.5-4.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
None, parting may develop along {111}

Mohs Hardness

7.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe++Cr2O4

Hambergite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Hambergite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.