Hambergite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.67-2.78
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6
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.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
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.