Hauyne and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
2.90-3.14
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
Imperfect; basal
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hauyne and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hauyne and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.