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Hambergite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.33-2.372.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Hambergite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Hambergite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.