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Sylvite and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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

Sylvite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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