Sard and Hambergite Physical Properties

Sard

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

2.58-2.63

2.33-2.37

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

6.5-7

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Hambergite chemical formula.

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

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Sard and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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