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Grandidierite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.002.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Grandidierite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Grandidierite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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