Hambergite and Hematite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.375.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hambergite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hambergite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.