Hambergite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Elbaite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

2.33-2.37

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

7.5

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

2.90-3.10

Uneven, Conchoidal

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hambergite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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