Herderite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Herderite

Hambergite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.022.33-2.37

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite and Hambergite 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 Herderite and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Herderite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.