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Hurlbutite and Weloganite Physical Properties

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
2.90
3.20-3.22
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Hurlbutite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Hurlbutite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.