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Quartz and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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