Hambergite | |
Chemical Formula |
Be2BO3OH |
Species |
Borates |
Crystal System |
Orthorhombic |
Mohs Scale |
7 |
Specific Gravity |
2.347-2.372 |
Color |
Colorless, pale gray, pale yellow |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.554 - 1.560 n = 1.587 - 1.591 n = 1.628 - 1.631 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
PerfectOn ; on good. |
Crystal Habit:Prismatic crystals | |
Geological Setting:Alkali-rich pegmatites (Madagascar); gem gravels (Kashmir). |