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Chlorite group and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
2.562   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Chlorite group and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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