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Hanksite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hanksite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.