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Obsidian 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Obsidian and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Hambergite chemical formula.

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

Obsidian and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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