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Tektite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
2.90   

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

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
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CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tektite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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

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