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Nacre and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90   

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

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
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CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Nacre and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nacre and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nacre and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nacre is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.

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