Sardonyx and Hambergite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sardonyx and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Hambergite chemical formula.

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

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Sardonyx and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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