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Aegirine and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60   
2.562   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Aegirine and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine 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 Aegirine and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Aegirine and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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