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Hauyne
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Hauyne and Pollucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.86-2.94
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hauyne and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hauyne and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.