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Amazonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Amazonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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