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Chondrodite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chondrodite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chondrodite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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