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Prasiolite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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

Prasiolite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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