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Hanksite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Not Available   

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Hanksite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.

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