Halite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Halite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Halite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Halite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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