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Hambergite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
Not Available   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Hambergite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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