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Hambergite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Hambergite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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