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Zinnwaldite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
7.5  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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