Hanksite and Boleite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Boleite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5625.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hanksite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hanksite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.