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Gyrolite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Gyrolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Gyrolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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