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Achroite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Achroite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Achroite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite and Hanksite 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 Achroite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Achroite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Achroite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Achroite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Achroite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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