Hambergite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.05-3.08
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hambergite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hambergite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.