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Hurlbutite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90
2.79
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hurlbutite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hurlbutite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.