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Hurlbutite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90
2.17
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Hurlbutite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Hurlbutite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.