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Hurlbutite and Povondraite Physical Properties


Povondraite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
3.26   

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

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Hurlbutite and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.

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