Nuummite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Nuummite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.372.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nuummite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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

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Nuummite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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