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Hurlbutite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90
Conchoidal
None
6
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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2.90-3.10
Splintery, Granular
None
6-6.5
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hurlbutite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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