Angelite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Angelite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Angelite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Angelite 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 Angelite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Angelite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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