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Hanksite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5621.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Hanksite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Hanksite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.