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Apophyllite KF and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Apophyllite KF and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Apophyllite KF and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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