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Hambergite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.372.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hambergite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hambergite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.