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Strontianite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79   
2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Strontianite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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

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