Hurlbutite and Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90
  
2.60-2.64
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Hurlbutite and Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite and Agate 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 Hurlbutite and Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
Hurlbutite and Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.