Hanksite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Hanksite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5622.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hanksite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Hanksite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.