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Austinite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Austinite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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