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Hurlbutite and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90
2.65-2.87
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Hurlbutite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Hurlbutite and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.