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Verdite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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