Crystopedia
IMA mineral species

Hambergite

Be₂BO₃(OH)

Borate mineral.

YellowGrayWhite & Clear

Hambergite specimen
Hambergit - Madagaskar.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaBe₂BO₃(OH)
ElementsBe, B, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness7.5
Density2.384 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolHb
Nickel–Strunz class6.AB.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Langesundsfjord, Norway

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