Hambergite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Hambergite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Hambergite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.