Hambergite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Rhodolite

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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

2.33-2.373.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Hambergite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Hambergite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.