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Hauyne and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
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.   

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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.

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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.

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