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Hanksite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5622.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hanksite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hanksite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.