Prismatine and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.34
  
2.90
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
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6
  
Chemical Composition
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CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Prismatine and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Hurlbutite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prismatine and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prismatine and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prismatine and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prismatine is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.