Prasiolite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
3,1
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prasiolite and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Prasiolite and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.