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Carnelian 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
2.58-2.642.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, 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
Absent
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)

Carnelian and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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

Carnelian and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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