Hambergite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Schorlomite

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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

2.33-2.373.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hambergite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hambergite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.