Hauyne and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Not Available
  
Hauyne and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
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Hauyne and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.