Hambergite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
5.85-6.15
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hambergite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hambergite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.