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Hanksite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite 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   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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