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Hambergite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
3.30-3.50   

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   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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