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Gaspeite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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