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Hauyne

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Hauyne and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.54.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
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Hauyne and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Baryte 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 Hauyne and Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
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Hauyne and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.