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Hauyne and Sellaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hauyne and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hauyne and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.