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Hurlbutite
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Hurlbutite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.903.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Hurlbutite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Hurlbutite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.