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Hambergite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
4.392
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.