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Hauyne
Hauyne

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Hauyne and Rossmanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hauyne and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hauyne and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.