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Hurlbutite
Hurlbutite

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Hurlbutite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.903.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
62
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hurlbutite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hurlbutite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.