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Hauyne and Erythrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hauyne and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Hauyne and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.