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Clinozoisite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
2.562   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Clinozoisite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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