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Plumbogummite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.33-2.37   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Plumbogummite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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