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Agate and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Hurlbutite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Agate and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.