The hambergite crystal on this albite shard has silky to pearly luster, depending on orientation. “Hambergite on Albite,” Sahatany Valley, Sahatany pegmatite field, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar.
White Hambergite Specimen from Madagascar
The hambergite crystal on this albite shard can show silky to pearly luster, depending on its orientation. Luster is one of the gemstone optical properties discussed in this article. Sahatany Valley, Sahatany pegmatite field, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Article: Gemstone Optical Properties
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| Gemstone | Hambergite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Origin details | Sahatany Valley, Sahatany pegmatite field, Antananarivo Province |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | White |
| Transparency | Transparent |