Spinel and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spinel and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spinel and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.