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Hambergite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hambergite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hambergite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.