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Variscite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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