Hurlbutite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.90
  
2.27-2.33
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Hurlbutite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hurlbutite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.