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Hambergite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Hambergite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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