Hurlbutite and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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.