Rossmanite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

Rossmanite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rossmanite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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