Hambergite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.64-3.66
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgAl2O4
Hambergite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Hambergite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.