Hauyne and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
3.28-3.335
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Hauyne and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hauyne and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.