Tourmaline and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tourmaline and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tourmaline and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.