Vesuvianite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vesuvianite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Hauyne chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

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