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Ceylonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.562  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Ceylonite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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