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Hanksite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5623.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.