Hambergite and Inderite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Inderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.33-2.37

1.79

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hambergite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hambergite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.