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Hurlbutite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hurlbutite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hurlbutite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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