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Hanksite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5623.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
perfect along {110}.

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Actinolite 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 Hanksite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.