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Hanksite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hanksite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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