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Chambersite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Chambersite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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