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Wavellite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wavellite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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