Chrysotile and Hanksite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chrysotile and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Chrysotile and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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