Physical Properties of Hambergite Stone / Crystal |
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Chemical Formula: | Be2(BO3)(OH) |
Chemical Composition: | Beryllium, Boron, Hydrogen, Oxygen |
Crystal System: | Orthorhombic |
Lustre: | Vitreous |
Transparency: | Transparent, Translucent |
Colour: | Colourless, greyish, yellowish; colourless in transmitted light |
Streak: | white |
Hardness: | 7.5 on Mohs Scale |
Tenacity: | Brittle |
Cleavage: | Perfect |
Fracture: | Brittle |
Density: | 2.347 - 2.372 |
Refractive Index: | 1.543 to 1.63 |
Hambergite is a Beryllium borate mineral. It is ensued in form of white or colourless orthorhombic crystals. It is vitreous in nature. When we talk about transparency two different forms are exists one is the diaphanous in nature and while other one is translucent. It occurs in various colours like grey, yellow and is colourless in luminous light. Its hardness is measured about 7.5 Mohs. It gives a perfect cleavage when applied pressure. Lastly its friable nature makes it weak and easy to break upon.
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Hambergite gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Tajikistan, USA