Hanksite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Hanksite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Hanksite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.