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Hambergite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Readily soluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.372.562
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Good on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

7.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Hambergite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Hambergite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

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