Topaz and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Topaz and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Topaz and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.