Hambergite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Hambergite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hambergite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.