Hauyne and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
MnCO3
  
Hauyne and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Hauyne and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.