Inderite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79
2.90
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Inderite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite and Hurlbutite 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 Inderite and Hurlbutite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Inderite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.