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Hambergite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hambergite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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