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Prase and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Prase and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Prase and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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