Hurlbutite and Starlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90
3.91-4.73
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
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Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hurlbutite and Starlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hurlbutite and Starlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.