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Rossmanite
Rossmanite

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Rossmanite and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
32.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Rossmanite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Rossmanite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.