| General Information |
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| Chemical Formula | Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) |
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| Physical Properties of Chambersite |
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| Mohs Hardness | 7Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references |
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| Specific Gravity | 3.50Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references |
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| Fracture | Uneven,Sub-ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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| Light Sensitivity | Darkens with exposure to sunlight.Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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| Optical Properties of Chambersite |
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| Refractive Index | 1.735 to 1.745Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references |
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| Optical Character | BiaxialUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references |
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| Birefringence | 0.010Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references |
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| Colour |
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| Colour (General) | Colourless, red, brownishUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references |
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| Transparency | TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references |
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| Lustre | VitreousAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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| Crystallography of Chambersite |
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| Crystal System | OrthorhombicUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references |
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| Habit | PseudocubicMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references |
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| Geological Environment |
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| Where found: | In brine residues from extraction wells in salt domes.Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) |
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| Further Information |
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| Mineral information: | Chambersite information at mindat.org |
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| Significant Gem Localities |
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| Gems, Sixth Edition, Michael O’Donoghue, 2006, p. 397 |
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