Hureaulite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.19
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Hureaulite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Hureaulite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Hureaulite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.