Rhodolite and Hauyne Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Gelatinises in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.4-2.5
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Rhodolite and Hauyne Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite and Hauyne 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 Rhodolite and Hauyne chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Rhodolite and Hauyne Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.