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Andesine 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
2.65-2.69
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Andesine and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Andesine and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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