Kashmir sapphire and Hambergite Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kashmir sapphire and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Kashmir sapphire and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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