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Friedelite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Friedelite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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

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