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Hanksite and Covellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Readily soluble in water
-
2.562
Uneven, Conchoidal
Good on {0001}
3-3.5
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
 
Flexible
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4.6-4.76
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Perfect on {0001}
-9999
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hanksite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Covellite Specific Gravity

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