Spessartine and Hauyne Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Gelatinises in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
  
2.4-2.5
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
Distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Spessartine and Hauyne Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Hauyne chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Spessartine and Hauyne Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.