Hambergite and Diamond Physical Properties

Hambergite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.373.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Hambergite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Hambergite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.