Hambergite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Pyrophyllite

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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

2.33-2.372.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hambergite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hambergite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.