Hambergite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.373.30-3.50

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}

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hambergite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hambergite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.