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Amber and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amber and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

Amber and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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

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