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Chrysotile and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.562   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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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.

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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.

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