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Hambergite
Hambergite

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Hambergite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.372.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

7.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hambergite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hambergite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.