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Hurlbutite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Hurlbutite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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