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Hurlbutite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
2   

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

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Hurlbutite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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