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Hambergite
Hambergite

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Hambergite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.372.60-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Absent

Mohs Hardness

7.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hambergite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hambergite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.