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Zoisite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zoisite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

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

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