Schorlomite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.932.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schorlomite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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