Hurlbutite and Richterite Physical Properties

Hurlbutite

Richterite

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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

2.903.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hurlbutite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hurlbutite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.