Hureaulite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.19
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hureaulite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hureaulite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hureaulite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.