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Astrophyllite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
3.2-3.4
Uneven
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
3
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
Readily soluble in water
-
2.562
Uneven, Conchoidal
Good on {0001}
3-3.5
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Astrophyllite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Astrophyllite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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