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Herderite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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