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Hanksite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
2.96   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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