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Hureaulite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Hureaulite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Hureaulite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.