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Hambergite and Selenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.37-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

7.52
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO4·2H2O

Hambergite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Selenite- CaSO4·2H2O

Hambergite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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