Hureaulite and Zircon Physical Properties

Hureaulite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.193.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ZrSiO₄

Hureaulite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite and Zircon 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 Zircon 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 Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Hureaulite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.