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Hanksite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Hanksite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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