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Arfvedsonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Arfvedsonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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