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Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite

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Chlorastrolite and Hauyne Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.52.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Granular
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Chlorastrolite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite and Hauyne 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 Chlorastrolite and Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Chlorastrolite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.