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Hambergite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hambergite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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