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Hauyne
Hauyne

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Hauyne and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.53.05-3.11
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Hauyne and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Hauyne and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.