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Pearl and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
2.90   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
none   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6   

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

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Pearl and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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

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