Hodgkinsonite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08
  
2.90
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Hodgkinsonite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Hurlbutite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hodgkinsonite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hodgkinsonite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hodgkinsonite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hodgkinsonite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.