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Datolite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.562  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Datolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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