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Hauyne and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Hauyne Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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