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Hambergite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Hambergite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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