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Shungite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5  

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

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Shungite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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