Hureaulite
A variety of Hureaulite Group
Rare
What is Hureaulite?
Deposits of hureaulite can be found in granite volcanic rocks. It's a rare mineral, but very popular among collectors. Its beautiful pinkish crystals are too soft and fragile to be used as gems and with jewelry, and even cut cabochons are difficult to find.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.647-1.667
- Birefringence
- 0.012
- Pleochroism
- Colorless, yellow to pale rose, reddish yellow to reddish brown
- Optical Character
- Biaxial negative
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Commonly pink to colorless, red, orange, orange-red, reddish brown, yellowish brown, violet-rose, amber, gray
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5
- Density
- 3.23 g/cm³
- Streak
- Nearly white
- Luster
- Greasy, Vitreous, Sub-vitreous
- Crystal System
- Monoclinic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Mn2+5(PO3OH)2(PO4)2 · 4H2O
- Elements
- H, Mn, O, P
Also Known As
HureaulitePalaiteWenzelite
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