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Hambergite

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Hambergite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.372.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
None observed

Mohs Hardness

7.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hambergite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hambergite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.