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Hauyne and Marialite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hauyne and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hauyne and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.