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Dravite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Dravite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Dravite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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