Hurlbutite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90
1.05-1.10
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[C,H,O]
Hurlbutite and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Hurlbutite and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.