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Charlesite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.562   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Charlesite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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