Hauyne and Spessartine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
4.12-4.18
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hauyne and Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hauyne and Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.