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Albite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.652.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Albite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Albite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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