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Hanksite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
2.65-2.69   

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

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Hanksite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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