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Hanksite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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