Hauyne and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
3.95-4.10
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hauyne and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hauyne and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.