Uvite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Uvite and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Uvite and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.