Chromite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Chromite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chromite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Chromite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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