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Hurlbutite
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Hurlbutite and Erythrite 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
2.903.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hurlbutite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hurlbutite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.