Shortite and Hauyne Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Gelatinises in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.61
  
2.4-2.5
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} Distinct
  
Distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Shortite and Hauyne Chemical Formula
While comparing Shortite 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 Shortite and Hauyne chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Shortite and Hauyne Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shortite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shortite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shortite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.