Hanksite and Albite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

2.60-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hanksite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hanksite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.