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Lazulite and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazulite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazulite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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