Hauyne and Thaumasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
1.91
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hauyne and Thaumasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hauyne and Thaumasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.