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Staurolite and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.82.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Staurolite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Staurolite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

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