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Aventurine and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

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
2.64-2.69
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
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
7-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aventurine and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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

Aventurine and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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