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Hureaulite
Hureaulite

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Hureaulite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.191.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hureaulite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hureaulite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.