Hureaulite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.19
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hureaulite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hureaulite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite 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 Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hureaulite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.