Hureaulite and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Hureaulite and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Hureaulite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian 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 Carnelian- SiO2
Hureaulite and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.