Tanzanite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.35
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tanzanite and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tanzanite and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.