Hambergite and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
2.20-2.40
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hambergite and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hambergite and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.