Hureaulite and Albite Physical Properties

Hureaulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.192.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hureaulite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite and Albite 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 Hureaulite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hureaulite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.