Verdite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Verdite

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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