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Hambergite and Hessonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.373.55-3.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
None

Mohs Hardness

7.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Hambergite and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hessonite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Hambergite and Hessonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.