Hambergite and Tanzanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.35
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Hambergite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Hambergite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.