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Hurlbutite and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
2.24-2.29   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Very poor [100]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hurlbutite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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