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Hurlbutite
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Hurlbutite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.904.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
64-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Hurlbutite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Hurlbutite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.