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Thulite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Thulite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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