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Hambergite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5-6.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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