Glass and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
2.90
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
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CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Glass and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Hurlbutite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Glass and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.