Hauyne and Rossmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
3
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
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.