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Hanksite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite 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   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7.5   

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

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Hanksite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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