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Beryllonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.562  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Beryllonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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