Axinite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Axinite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.26-3.362.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Axinite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Axinite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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