Chalcedony and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chalcedony and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Hurlbutite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chalcedony and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.