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Hanksite

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Hanksite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Readily soluble in water
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.5622.30-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Good on {0001}
Perfect on (001)

Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.