Sylvite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Sylvite

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Sylvite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Sylvite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

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