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Hurlbutite and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hurlbutite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hurlbutite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.