Kunzite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Kunzite and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Kunzite and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.