Vlasovite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Hauyne chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

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