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Fibrolite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
2.562   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Fibrolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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