Verdite and Hambergite 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.
  
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.
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.